When you're tired of cycling

[HLaB]

Ive never reached the tired of cycling stage myself but I'd guess the OP should take a break and after a while they'll feel they are missing out on cycling. The longest break I've had was 5week after my bowel cancer op and before the resultant chemo. The nurses were telling me after the op it'd be 6 weeks at least before I could even think about the bike. After 2 weeks I was feeling fit and missing cycling though! Just before chemo I saw the oncologist, who told me I "should already be back on the bike" 🤦‍♂️ He didn't need to tell me twice. The only benefit of that forced period off the bike it made me 99% certain that the only reason I'm still here is because I'm cycling fit!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

You don’t stop cycling because you have grown old, you grow old because you stop cycling.

 

[esoxlucius]

You don’t stop cycling because you have grown old, you grow old because you stop cycling.

I find riding the bike, and the wife, in equal measure, though definitely not at the same time, keeps old age at bay, lol.

 

[Ianonabike]

Thank you for all the replies. I don't see myself stopping altogether, especially as when I do go out, I'm usually glad I did. It's just that that's not translating into continued enthusiasm. Guess I'll just take it day by day and not worry about it too much. Not that I am, I was just curious about other people's experiences.

 

[Ian H]

Remember, it's a hobby, not a religion.

Ye gods! Burn the heretic!

 

[Milzy]

I'm currently just not feeling it; I don't know why. I haven't had an accident, and the roads around me haven't become any worse. I've been cycling all my life without really thinking about it much. I used to go out practically every day; now I'm down to maybe twice a week.

Have you gone through a phase where you just weren't feeling it? If so, did you power through it, or give in and take a sabbatical?

You must be burnt out. When you’re ready you’ll swing your leg over. If you never want to then your hormones aren’t right.